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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 483.51 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 483.51 and 206.31 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 483.51 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/483.51 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 483.51 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 99,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,752.95/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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